And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Amram's wife was named Jochebed, and she was Levi's daughter, born to Levi while they were in Egypt. She gave birth to Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam for Amram.
This verse tells us the family background of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam - their parents were Amram and Jochebed, who was born in Egypt during the time of slavery.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogical record comes during Moses' second census of the Israelites in the wilderness, just before they entered the Promised Land. Jochebed was born during the 400-year period when the Israelites lived in Egypt, which eventually became a time of slavery. This family line was significant because Moses would become Israel's greatest leader and lawgiver, Aaron would become the first high priest, and Miriam would serve as a prophetess.
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